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13 Wedding Horror Stories You Have To Read To Believe
It's coming up to wedding season which can only mean one thing: wedding drama. Chances are you've had a wild wedding experience. Maybe there was that one aunt who drunkenly embarrassed your entire family. Maybe a bride got stood up, or the groom said the wrong name at the altar (thank you Ross Geller for cementing that fear in our minds). Unsurprisingly, the best place to find an ever-growing list of nuptial nightmares is Reddit.
Best Dance Songs Of All Time Party Music Playlist Picks
Photo: Paramount/REX/Shutterstock. There are few things in the world as fun as totally letting go and dancing. It doesn't matter if you're the worst dancer, ever, or worthy of being Beyoncé's backup, the truth is that dancing is fun and freeing — especially with friends. Of course, dancing requires good music. You can't break it down to slow, moody music. A dance party requires upbeat dance tunes. You need songs that you can't help but move to. Songs that make you start swaying in your seat.
Trump Refuses To Condemn The KKK & Retweeted A Facist Dictator's Quote
PHOTO: Matt Baron/REX Shutterstock. On Sunday, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump refused to condemn the Ku Klux Klan or disavow his recent endorsement by former Klan Grand Wizard David Duke, reports NPR. Trump told CNN's Jake Tapper that he didn’t know enough about Duke to denounce the former KKK leader.
Ammon Bundy Leads Armed Militia Takeover In Oregon
Update: It's been four days since a group of militants first took over a building at Oregon's the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Here are four crazy things that have happened since it all began: 1. Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward asked the militiamen to go. According to The Oregonian, Ward sent a message that read, "You said you were here to help the citizens of Harney County. That help ended when a peaceful protest became an armed and unlawful protest." Note: The militants did not leave. 2.
Refinery29 Celebrates 20 Black Women You Need To Know Right Now
At 21 years old, Antoinette “Toni” Harris has already made history. She’s the first woman to receive a scholarship to play a non-kicker position on a collegiate football team, thanks to an offer from Bethany College, an NAIA division school in Kansas. If she accepts Bethany’s offer — or any offer that comes her way — ESPN reports that Harris will be the first female non-kicker to ever be on a collegiate football team’s roster via scholarship.
Bernie Sanders Just Introduced A New Bill That Could Legalize Pot
Photo: Bloomberg/Getty Images. Politicians make plenty of promises, but it's much less common that they actually follow through on them. Last month, Vermont senator and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said he would take steps to remove marijuana from the federal government's list of dangerous drugs. This week, he delivered. On Wednesday, Sanders introduced a bill — called the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act — to the U.S. Senate.
President Obama's Statement & More Reactions To The Deadly Orlando Nightclub Shooting
Photo: AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta. This is a breaking news story. This post continues to be updated. Following Sunday's deadly shooting at an Orlando, FL, nightclub, stars, politicians, and LGBT activists expressed their shock and sorrow, and called for gun control in the wake of the deadliest shooting in U.S. history, which left at least 50 people dead. President Obama, visibly shaken, made a brief statement following Sunday's deadly shooting as the White House lowered flags to half-staff.
16 Tiny Ear Tattoos That Are Perfect For Minimalists
If you're thinking of getting some ink, but want to do it in an unconventional location, may we suggest your ear? Cosmo recently rounded up a plethora of ear tattoos that were so cool, we started thinking: Where are the tiny ear tattoos for minimalists? Of course, there are tiny tat suggestions for fingers and wrists. But when it comes to ears, they're a little harder to find. The good news is, ear tats are on the rise.
Why Aren't These Women In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
1 of 35 Aaliyah Aaliyah released her smash album Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number in 1994 when she was just 14, and in the following years, she dropped two other albums: One In A Million and Aaliyah, the latter of which is widely considered one of the greatest R&B records of all time and created a blueprint for the genre’s future. Aaliyah’s tragic early death — she was just 22 — rippled across the music industry and forever cemented her status as an undeniable icon.
Pat Summitt Womens Basketball Coach Dies
Photo: Rodney White/AP Photo. Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt, who was a pioneer of women's college basketball and Division 1's winningest coach, died on Tuesday at the age of 64, according to a statement from the Pat Summitt Foundation. Summitt ended her legendary career in women's sports in 2012, just a year after learning she had early onset Alzheimer's disease. For 38 seasons prior to that, the obit reads, she was "a friend, mentor, and loving mother" to 161 student athletes.
Where Are Your Favorite Stars From "The Bachelorette" Now?
What once started as a simple glance in the direction of the TV when your roommate was watching the show has evolved into something more. No, it's no longer a guilty pleasure . That would imply feeling guilty, and you don't ever feel guilty about watching The Bachelorette, do you? (No, that would be silly.)
Why Aren't These Women In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame seems to have a woman problem. As in, there aren't enough women in it. Scroll through its long list of inductees and you will notice that very few of them are women. According to Quartz, only 44 of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's inductees are women. That's less than 15%. In 2016, not a single woman was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of inducted artists.
Whatever Happened To The Stars Of Love Actually?
It's that time of year: The holidays are here. Along with good tidings and cheer comes a list of must-haves. On that list — for most people — is a required viewing of Love Actually. Whether you love it or hate it, you know it's true. Love Actually came out in 2003 — that's 13 years ago — and in the time since, the movie has come to be associated with everything warm, fuzzy, and British. Who doesn't love watching Hugh Grant dance to "Jump For My Love"?
Whatever Happened To The Stars Of Love Actually?
It's that time of year: The holidays are here. Along with good tidings and cheer comes a list of must-haves. On that list — for most people — is a required viewing of Love Actually. Whether you love it or hate it, you know it's true. Love Actually came out in 2003 — that's 13 years ago — and in the time since, the movie has come to be associated with everything warm, fuzzy, and British. Who doesn't love watching Hugh Grant dance to "Jump For My Love"?
What Ever Happened To The Stars Of Love Actually?
It's that time of year: The holidays are here. Along with good tidings and cheer comes a list of must-haves. On that list — for most people — is a required viewing of Love Actually. Whether you love it or hate it, you know it's true. Love Actually came out in 2003 — that's 13 years ago — and in the time since, the movie has come to be associated with everything warm, fuzzy, and British. Who doesn't love watching Hugh Grant dance to "Jump For My Love"?
Love Actually Cast Where Are They Now Pictures, Bios
Love Actually came out in 2003 — that's 13 years ago — and in the time since, the movie has come to be associated with everything warm, fuzzy, and British. Who doesn't love watching Hugh Grant dance to "Jump For My Love"? Doesn't everyone love it when that little girl brings the house down singing "All I Want For Christmas Is You"? Plus, we all need a little bit of Emma Thompson every now and then.
Icelandair Wants To Give You A "Stopover Buddy" — For Free!
Icelandair just added a new perk to its list of stopover extras: Free friends. Now through April 30, Icelandair passengers can request a "Stopover Buddy," reports Mashable . But what exactly is a "Stopover Buddy," you ask ? It's an Icelandair employee who will accompany a traveler — for free — on various adventures in Iceland. It's like having your own local tour guide who's ready to go skiing, cooking, or horseback riding.
We Sent A Feminist To The UK's First Porn Film Festival
After the show Rude Juud, one of the organisers, explained how the Digital Economy Bill was part of the inspiration behind the event. In a matter of days, the Digital Economy Bill will go to the House of Commons for consideration. It’s the latest in a trio of new laws that threaten to shut down small pornographers in the UK and create a culture of surveillance and shame around porn use. Although it wasn’t intended to be explicitly political, LPFF was still an act of resistance.
Refinery29 Celebrates 20 Black Women You Need To Know Right Now
If she accepts Bethany’s offer — or any offer that comes her way — ESPN reports that Harris will be the first female non-kicker to ever be on a collegiate football team’s roster via scholarship. But Harris’ goals don’t stop there: She’s got the NFL in her sights. That drive is what keeps her breaking records and making headlines, and she’s doing it on her own. Sure, there are other young women pursuing careers in professional football, like Julia Knapp , but those women are rarely non-kickers.
Heidi Klum's Most Memorable Halloween Costumes
Halloween is still several weeks away, but you can bet that Heidi Klum's costume is well underway. The supermodel and TV personality would sooner vote for Trump than turn up to her annual Halloween soiree in a cape and mask hastily picked up at the CVS around the corner. Seriously. Hair and makeup effects people have won Oscars for doing less work. It's anyone's guess as to how Klum will follow last year's XXX-rated Jessica Rabbit getup.
Heidi Klum's Most Memorable Halloween Costumes
Halloween is still several weeks away, but you can bet that Heidi Klum's costume is well underway. The supermodel and TV personality would sooner vote for Trump than turn up to her annual Halloween soiree in a cape and mask hastily picked up at the CVS around the corner. Seriously. Hair and makeup effects people have won Oscars for doing less work. It's anyone's guess as to how Klum will follow last year's XXX-rated Jessica Rabbit getup.
Heidi Klum's Most Memorable Halloween Costumes
Halloween is still several weeks away, but you can bet that Heidi Klum's costume is well underway. The supermodel and TV personality would sooner vote for Trump than turn up to her annual Halloween soiree in a cape and mask hastily picked up at the CVS around the corner. Seriously. Hair and makeup effects people have won Oscars for doing less work. It's anyone's guess as to how Klum will follow last year's XXX-rated Jessica Rabbit getup.
"Kerry Is Like An Asexual Smurf." We Speak To Daisy May Cooper From 'This Country'
In fact, most local people (except my mum, who thought it was real and felt sorry for Kerry and Kurtan) have been entirely positive about the show. "I thought people would be upset and think we were taking the piss out of them and Cirencester... But it's been amazing," she says. You can't please everyone though. "There was this one guy who was working at the Tesco till and he said to Charlie, 'You're that bloke off that show, aren't you?' then he goes, 'Yeah, it's not my cup of tea'." She laughs.
How To Host Thanksgiving Cheap
Who do you have to thank? A handful of local creative experts — among them Parachute chef Beverly Kim and DJ Mary Nisi — who shared tips on how to be a hostess with the mostess without losing your mind. Turns out, there’s a $2 side dish that’ll serve 20 people, a few boxed wines that always win big, and an easy, elegant centerpiece you can make with frozen flowers. Follow their advice, and when it's all said and done, both your tummy and your wallet will be perfectly full.
Celeb Reactions International Womens Day
"Know the power of women in leadership." HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY. ✊???✊???✊???✊??žâœŠ???power to those women today who are taking part in "A Day without a Woman." Women are 57% of the world's population. There is no country that does not need us. No child who exists in this world without us. We have power and value equal to men. We deserve to have equal rights, equal pay, equal opportunities for education and a voice that is listened to when we speak.
Naomi Campbell Rihanna Beef Watch What Happens Live
"What a delight to see this beautiful Queen in my designs for @VogueItalia ! This is a crazy feeling man! @iamnaomicampbell ," she wrote.
Donald Trump Arnold Schwarzenegger In Love SiriusXM
Schwarzenegger quickly clapped back. (Listen, he said he'd be back, remember?) In a polite tweet, the actor, politician, and bodybuilder wrote, "I wish you the best of luck and I hope you'll work for ALL of the American people as aggressively as you worked for your ratings." Schwarzenegger followed up with a video response in which he recited a quote from Abraham Lincoln's inaugural address.
Chrissy Teigen Womens March Syncing Periods Tweet
Chrissy Teigen just made the greatest last minute decision about her weekend plans. In the midst of live-tweeting about Donald Trump's inauguration, Teigen announced that she would no longer be attending the Sundance Film Festival, where John Legend is speaking on a panel. What could be worth canceling a trip to Park City for?
Selena Gomez The Weeknd John Mayer Concert
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd haven't confirmed their reported romance , but they certainly seem to enjoy each other's company.The pair were first spotted kissing in Santa Monica last week. On Thursday, they were spotted spending time together again, this time at the Silver Lake club Tenant of the Trees, according to Entertainment Tonight .
Alison Brie Dave Franco Wedding Marriage Elope Soon
James Franco almost blew the lid on all of his brother's wedding back in December , but that hasn't stopped Dave from still bravely approaching the subject on red carpets.Both Dave and his fiancée, Alison Brie, were questioned separately about the status of their upcoming nuptials by E! News while attending Sundance to promote their new film together, The Little Hours First, Brie said not to listen to James, who claimed that the two were getting married in early 2017.
Priyanka Chopra Jimmy Kimmel Nick Viall Interview
Priyanka Chopra may be a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and a universally recognized actress, but that doesn't mean she can't get down with ABC's The Bachelor.In an interview last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the actress stated that she has, in fact, seen the dating competition series. More importantly, she knows all about this season's villain, Corinne Olympios .
Donald Trump Apprentice White House Signings Similarity
Donald Trump may be the new President of the United States, but he still has a little bit of the Apprentice in him.While Trump was signing his first orders at the U.S. Capitol it was hard not to feel like this scene looked rather familiar. As if we had seen this before.That's because we had.
Lena Dunham Endometriosis Emergency Room Visit
Every time a well known person speaks out about a health issue, they're doing good for everybody facing the same challenge.
Sophie Turner DNCE T Shirt Joe Jonas
Rumors about Turner and Jonas' relationship started in November, after photos emerged of the pair looking cozy at a wedding. And in December, Turner introduced Jonas to her family . The duo finally made their relationship Instagram-official earlier this month.It's great to see Turner is supporting Jonas' musical endeavors (and simultaneously sharing a throwback photo of her boyfriend in the process). Let's hope Jonas returns the favor — we'd love to see the star sporting a Game of Thrones tee.
Kylie Jenner Jordyn Woods Father Death Instagram Post
Model Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner's BFF, lost her father to cancer Wednesday, Entertainment Tonight reports. As usual, Kylie is there for her during this tragedy. In an Instagram post, the reality star publicly mourned her friend's dad."My Fire Ox, My Brother, My Soul Sister," she wrote. "Give Jordy & her family some support and prayers right now. I love you the long way @jordynwoods. The other half of me... when you cry, I cry."
Chance The Rapper Brother Bisexual Twitter Taylor
Chance the Rapper's family must have good genes. Both he and his little brother, Taylor Bennett, have been gifted stellar music skills, good style, and a great outlook on life to top it all off. A case in point is seen on Taylor’s Twitter. On January 18, the rapper came out as bisexual to thousands of friends and strangers.
Bryce Dallas Howard Weight Gain Black Mirror
Here's a question for you, Hollywood: Why do actresses have to alter their weight for roles? Or rather, when can we stop asking women to change their weight for the movies? In almost any other industry, it would be considered obscene.Bryce Dallas Howard told Page Six that she's currently trying to "get more athletic" for the Jurassic World sequel, which begins shooting next month.
Bella Hadid Kendall Jenner Palestinian Flag
A woman was reportedly handcuffed by police in New York City last night after she confronted models Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. The models were making their way to the apartment of Hadid's sister, Gigi Hadid. Entertainment Tonight reports that the woman was carrying a Palestinian flag when she rushed up to Hadid and Jenner. The friends were walking with a bodyguard and reportedly didn't react to the woman, though police later intervened.
CNN Pundit Beyonce Snub Marc Lamont Hill Funny Reaction
For reality TV stars, one fast track to fame is a sex tape. For conservative political pundits, it’s attacking Beyonc?Š. For some reason, right-of-center politicians and commentators think that slamming Bey buys them cool points. It doesn’t Hip-hop scholar and cultural critic Marc Lamont Hill could barely contain his composure in the face of such disrespect.
Andy Cohen Relationship With Cute Smart Boyfriend
Everyone knows Andy Cohen as host of Watch What Happens Live, where he talks about the lives of his celebrity guests and Bravo's reality stars. But now, with his new gig as the host of Fox's Love Connection reboot, Cohen will be taking things up a notch by delving into the love lives of total strangers.And it seems like he's already practicing by opening up about his own romantic life, something he doesn't do often.
Abigail Breslin Defends Tiffany Trump
The photo didn't go over well with Breslin's fans. Commenters immediately began criticizing the actress for being chummy with Tiffany. Particularly due to Breslin's clear anti-Trump stance."Unfollowed!" some users commented, in what was the tamest of vicious attacks. But Breslin defended her actions, and her friend, against the nasty response.
Matthew McConaughey Camila Alves Wife One Night Stand
Matthew McConaughey, who is"not a club guy," opened up about meeting his future wife, model Camila Alves, at a club during an interview with Howard Stern this week.The 47-year-old told Stern that the night he first met Alves, he was struck by her and asked his friends "What is that?" and then "Who is that?" He said when he spotted her, he was "making margaritas at the end of the table."Wait, what? He's in a club. Why is he making margaritas in a club? At a table?
Prince William Kate Middleton Kenya Marathon Joke
Kate Middleton and Prince William are total #couplegoals and always support each other ...
Peta Murgatroyd Maksim Chmerkovskiy Birthday Tribute
"To my best friend...my partner, for the remainder of the most incredible years to come," Murgatroyd wrote. "You are forever the light that makes my soul ignite, you're the textbook definition of my true soulmate. I never believed in one until I met you. My love for you is never-ending. "And to the best father in the world, Happy Birthday, Shai is so fortunate to have you as his guardian and protector for life," she continued. I see you with him and cry with the amount of love that is in your eyes.
Bella Thorne Good Ex Tyler Posey Twitter Message
There are two general schools of thought about how to behave post-breakup. The first is the scorched earth strategy. Your ex is in the past, you want nothing to do with them, and they might even be a bad person. This is the favored strategy of people that are convinced of their own righteousness and moral certainty. Hell, sometimes it's the correct way to go about things. The second is: You loved each other once, maybe you can get back to liking each other.
Dove Cameron Dating Kiersey Clemons Ryan McCartan Split
I never thought that two Disney Channel kids would be my couple goals, but Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan so were. The pair, who played love interests on Liv & Maddie, posted the cutest selfies on Instagram, recorded love songs under their band The Girl & The Dreamcatcher, and never missed an opportunity to gush over the other. So when they called off their engagement in October, I was bummed. Alas, some things are not meant to be.
Charlie Sheen Apology For Calling Rihanna A Bitch
Three years ago, Charlie Sheen went on a Twitter tirade against Rihanna after she declined to take a photo with the actor's then-fiancée while out to dinner. (In response, RiRi let him have it .) Last week, Sheen reignited the feud during Watch What Happens Live when he referred to the singer as "that bitch." (All of Twitter let him have it.)Now, the 51-year-old is saying sorry — in a very Charlie Sheen sort of way. On Tuesday, Sheen tweeted, dear @rihanna , pardon my inane self indulgence.
Michelle Obama Birthday Celebrities Respond Party Ideas
Today is Michelle Obama’s birthday. [Cue glitter gun.] The first lady turned 53, and I’m proud to call her a fellow Capricorn. Her final birthday in the White House comes with only three days left in one of the toughest professional positions in the world.POTUS already shared an adorably sweet birthday shout-out to his wife on Twitter. Since then several celebrities have followed suit on both Twitter and Instagram.
Val Maks Chmerkovskiy Brothers Throwback Instagrams
What are brothers for if not posting embarrassing old photos of each other for all the world to see? That's how Valentin Chmerkovskiy wished his older brother Maksim a happy 37th birthday on Tuesday. Val actually went above and beyond the call of brotherly duty, digging up twelve amazing throwback pictures as well as penning a sweet tribute.Val started off with an adorable picture from the Dancing With The Stars pros' childhood in Ukraine, in which they're sporting matching Christmas sweaters.
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